Article: United States : Thrasher, Negron Split on Offshore Drilling.

Byline: manish03

With the fate of offshore drilling expected to be determined in the Florida Senate next session, the chamber s newest members are split on whether it makes sense to explore for oil and gas in state waters off Florida s Gulf Coast.

Newly elected Senators John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, and Joe Negron, R-Stuart, are, at least for now, on opposite sides of the issue. Thrasher told News Service of Florida on Monday he supports exploring for oil offshore. Meanwhile, Negron says he is opposed, but could be convinced.

At first blush, it s a one-person gain for oil drilling advocates. Last session, Sen. Jim King, R-Jacksonville and ...

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